Ohio,
United States
Ohio Wesleyan gives you the support, resources, and guidance to help you become who you want to be. Your OWU Connection pathway will be as unique as you are. THINK BIG. Span academic disciplines to explore important issues and conduct mentored research with great teachers. DO GOOD. Serve the community and make the world a better, more caring place. GO GLOBAL. Engage in classes and unique projects from New York to Japan, Alaska to the Galapagos Islands. GET REAL. Connect theory to practice through internships and real-world experiences.
Enrollment Statistics 1,452 total enrollment 42.7% male, 55.4% female, 1.8% another gender, .1% not reported 40 states and U.S. territories 27 countries 65.9% Ohio resident students 25.3% international and U.S. multicultural/BIPOC students 23.1% first-generation college students Faculty Ohio Wesleyan students consistently rate the faculty highly for quality of teaching, excitement about their academic disciplines, mentoring, commitment, and accessibility. 100% of full-time tenure-track faculty hold a Ph.D. or equivalent or are completing work toward the degree. 11:1 student:faculty ratio 17 average class size (65% of classes have fewer than 21 students, 39% have fewer than 16 students) Countries Represented 15 countries represented by Ohio Wesleyan’s first-year students (other than the U.S.); Top countries include India, Thailand, and Japan 26 countries represented by Ohio Wesleyan’s student body (other than the U.S.); top countries include India and Thailand
Ohio Wesleyan recognizes academic work taken toward the International Baccalaureate and grants course credit for specific performance levels on the higher exams. For each higher exam on which the student scores a 5, 6, or 7, two units of credit will be awarded, except in the departments granting specific credit or additional criteria listed below. Students also may petition individual departments for credit, if the student has earned a 4 on the higher-level examination or the student believes additional credit is warranted. Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate and wish to obtain credit should have their official examination results sent to the Office of the Registrar for evaluation.
A student who received a grade of 5, 6, or 7 on the high-level International Baccalaureate in Mathematics will receive credit for MATH 110 - Calculus I.
Applicants who have completed or are pursuing a full IB diploma in English or have received at least a 5 in the English exam can receive the English proficiency waiver.
Ohio Wesleyan recognizes academic work taken toward the International Baccalaureate and grants course credit for specific performance levels on the higher exams. For each higher exam on which the student scores a 5, 6, or 7, two units of credit will be awarded, except in the departments granting specific credit or additional criteria listed below. Students also may petition individual departments for credit, if the student has earned a 4 on the higher-level examination or the student believes additional credit is warranted. Students who have completed academic work taken toward the International Baccalaureate and wish to obtain credit should have their official examination results sent to the Office of the Registrar for evaluation.
International Baccalaureate advanced standing for credit is granted when students achieve a score of at least five in higher level courses. Standard level courses are not eligible to receive advanced for credit. For additional details, please refer to our Catalog.